romney points out 47% of the people won't take responsibility. he's talking about my mother and father, talking about places i grew up in my neighbors in scranton and clamont, talking about people that built this country. all they're looking for is an even shot. whenever you give them a shot, they've done it, done it. whenever you level the playing field they've been able to move and they want a little bit of piece of mind. the president and i are not going to rest until that playing field is level and they in fact have a clear shot and have peace of mind. until they can turn to their kid and say with a degree of confidence, honey, it's going to be okay, it's going to be okay. that's what this is all about. >> congressman ryan. >> i want to thank you as well, martha. danville, kentucky, center college and i want to thank you, joe, it's been an honor to engage in this critical debate. we face a very big choice. what kind of country are we going to be? what kind of country are we going to give our kids? president obama, he had his chance. he made h